Matthew

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Westminster John Knox Press, Jan 1, 1997 - Religion - 331 pages

The original audience for the Gospel of Matthew included converts from Judaism who wrestled with how to be faithful to Jesus Christ under difficult circumstances in a changing world. The Gospel of Matthew became a first-aid manual for this church in the midst of a struggle.

Thomas Long identifies this first audience and its faith within the social and religious context of the day and clarifies the structure of the Gospel. Providing examples of contemporary relevance, Long helps today's reader discern the significance of this guide for faithful living in today's church.

Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

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Contents

The Sermon on the Mount
5
1825
12
1315
20
112
27
111
35
117
86
2398
93
The Shocking Newness of Jesus Ministry 9917
102
2939
178
The Cross Looms Ahead
188
1420
196
Living Together as the Church
202
1535
208
Who Is Able? The Narrow Gate to the Kingdom
214
116
223
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230

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112
1639
119
The Road Becomes Hard
124
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130
1521
137
4650
143
1823
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4446
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112
162
120
168
1822
238
1546
248
139
257
Jesus Teaches about the Future Judgment
265
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276
The Death of Jesus the Messiah
287
The Resurrection of Jesus the Messiah
321
Works Cited
329
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Common terms and phrases

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About the author (1997)

Thomas G. Long is Bandy Professor Emeritus of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of many books, including The Witness of Preaching, Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, and The Good Funeral (cowritten with Thomas Lynch).

Bibliographic information

TitleMatthew
Westminster Bible companion
AuthorThomas G. Long
Editionillustrated
PublisherWestminster John Knox Press, 1997
ISBN0664252575, 9780664252571
Length331 pages
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